The RPK vs Prison Walls

Published on December 1, 2018
Duration: 16:41

This video tests the ballistic performance of the 7.62x39mm round from various AK-platform firearms, including an RPK, against simulated prison wall materials like cinder blocks filled with concrete, sand, and dirt, as well as rebar. The RPK, with its heavy barrel and bipod, demonstrated significant wall destruction capabilities, especially when fired in volume. Different magazine configurations, including drum and taped boxes, were also showcased.

Quick Summary

The Demolition Ranch video tested the 7.62x39mm round's ability to penetrate simulated prison walls made of cinder blocks filled with concrete, dirt, and sand. The RPK and CMMG Mutant were used, with sand proving effective at stopping rounds, while concrete offered substantial resistance, limiting penetration to a few inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction Skit & Prison Wall Setup
  2. 02:13Custom Prison Wall Construction Details
  3. 03:16Firearm Lineup: AK Pistol, C39V2, Mutant, RPK
  4. 05:46AK Pistol vs Handcuffs & Empty Blocks
  5. 07:17Suppressed CMMG Mutant vs Rebar Window
  6. 08:04Romanian RPK Overview & Magazine Test
  7. 11:33RPK vs Concrete & Sand Filled Blocks
  8. 12:25Wall Destruction: RPK & CMMG Mutant Firepower

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to construct the 'prison wall' for the ballistic test?

The custom prison wall was built using cinder blocks. These blocks were filled with different materials including concrete, dirt, and sand to simulate various barriers. Rebar set in concrete was also used for testing window penetration.

Which firearms were tested against the prison wall materials?

The test featured a Serbian Zastava AK pistol, a Century Arms C39V2, a CMMG Mutant with a SilencerCo Chimera suppressor, and a Romanian RPK. The RPK and CMMG Mutant were primarily used for the wall destruction phase.

How effective was the 7.62x39mm round against concrete?

When fired from the RPK, the 7.62x39mm round showed significant resistance against concrete-filled cinder blocks. Rounds typically penetrated only a few inches into the concrete, demonstrating its effectiveness as a barrier material.

Did the 7.62x39mm round penetrate the rebar window bars?

The 7.62x39mm rounds fired from the CMMG Mutant with a suppressor deformed the rebar window bars significantly. However, the video did not show the rebar being immediately broken or penetrated through.

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